Care For Caladium Lindenii

Caladium lindenii magnificum the photo of this plant speaks for itself.

Care for caladium lindenii. Caladium lindenii does well either indoors with filtered light or in semi shaded outdoor spaces. Water prefer much water and mist frequently throughout growing season. Spray your indoor caladium to imitate the moist air of a greenhouse source. Some newer selections can take more sun.

Repot the received plant in 6 to 8 inch pot with good soil media. A truly exotic foliage plant that offers nothing more than beautiful tropica. If the plant shows any sign of stretching out or not growing full place it in a location with more natural light. Water your caladium often but don t over water it.

Xanthosoma lindenii caladium this plant seems to really be a headache for botanist. Soil rich well drained potting mix. The ones we have in stock are loving the medium to medium light sections of our store out of the direct path of any air conditioning. Caladiums are seasonal plants even in the tropics where gardeners plant them in the spring and summer months when they ll thrive in the heat and wet.

Fertilize once monthly with a well balanced foliage fertilizer. How to care for caladium indoors indoor caladium plants require a medium light area with protection from midday sun which will scorch the leaves. Prefer warm humid condition. It was first described as a xanthosoma then moved to the caladium clan now it may be placed in a new section all its own.

Fertilize your outdoor caladiums once a month. All caladiums love filtered sunlight and shade. Plant your caladium lindenii in fertile moist but well drained soil that is slightly acidic eg loam potting soil. Caladium lindenii requires a rich well draining soil.

Either way this is a beautiful plant with long hastate leaves dark green with white veins. A northern or eastern window is usually the best exposure. Adding perlite or vemiculite to your potting soil will help improve drainage as well as improve aeration. When grown indoors they do best with lots of heat bright but indirect light and plenty of humidity.

For more than 2 numbers of caladiums they will be dispatche by repotting 4 to 5 caladiums in a 4 to 5 inch pots for safe shipping. For optimal growth place it at filtered sun position provide humidity and regular watering during growing season. The most common pests that you can encounter whilst caring for your caladium lindenii are mealybug thrips aphids and whitefly.